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  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 4, 2017
Freedom Fest brings star-spangled celebration to Longboat Key

The 15th annual event was held at Bicentennial Park on July 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 16, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Aug. 17

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
As an early player in the Negro American League, Buck O'Neil was first baseman for the Kansas City Monarchs from 1938-54.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 25, 2015
This week in history 11.26.15

A glimpse of the way things were from the archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Benderson Development has begun vertical construction on a building for Fidelity Investments at The District at UTC. Plans for a new Panera Bread location, just south of Fidelity, are being completed.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 2, 2013
Benderson secures additional tenants

Several new stores, including a Panera Bread, recently signed leases for retail locations Benderson Development owns.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 5, 2009
Music on Main to draw crowd

Tonight's Music on Main event will benefit All Children's Hospital Guild Sarasota/Manatee.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • July 3, 2014
Bayfront plan envisions $100 million aquarium

A recently leaked private proposal for public bayfront land tops $300 million, causing a stir among groups developing a plan for the future of the property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By E.F. (Gene) Sweeney |
  • December 2, 2009
MY VIEW: How to fix Congress

The Congressional Reform Act of 2009 would contain eight provisions, all of which would probably be strongly endorsed by those who drafted the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.Â

  • East County
  • Opinion
Ted Mallires
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 15, 2016
Republican Women's Club piano man

Ted Mallires uses Republican Women's Club of Sarasota meetings as a time to practice piano.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Shantel Norman and William Duggan
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 28, 2016
Reggae fever

Young reggae fan William Duggan is pulled on stage to dance with Jah Movement at the Sarasota Seafood & Music Festival.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dean Kalahar, a 40-year Sarasota resident, is an economics teacher at Sarasota High School and author of "Practical Economics."
  • By Dean Kalahar |
  • May 3, 2012
My View: Class warfare: polarizing, immoral

The class-warfare attack on the 'rich' is really an argument against free markets, wealth creation and life-saving economic growth.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2014
Our View

SMH should give it a try

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 14, 2016
Blackfins set to dissolve

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA Blackfins will hold their last competitive practice April 22.

  • East County
  • Sports
Deputy Damon Ackerman, here with Tiyon Calloway and Geland Veillard, ninth-graders, says that most students take a while to warm up with the deputy on campus.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • May 30, 2018
Manatee school board moves closer to forming district security force nears reality

School board votes June 12 whether to implement 'Guardian' program.

  • East County
  • News
Superintendent Diana Greene left after serving two years on her four-year contract. John Colon, left, hopes to find a new superintendent who has innovative financial ideas.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • May 30, 2018
Search for next Manatee superintendent could have local focus

School board members will covet candidates who appear to be long-term leaders.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key residents attended an informational forum last week at which Unicorp National Developments President Chuck WhIttall answered questions in advance of a March 14 referendum on expanding density at the Colony.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 25, 2017
Colony developer releases traffic study

An analysis shows the proposal to redevelop the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort will reduce traffic. But how, exactly?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 29, 2019
Milestones of our times

Often times, noteworthy historical events pass us by with little fanfare or recognition. Here are two that illustrate the richness of Longboat Key and one that's just plain fun.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Pine View School graduate  MInnah Stein advocates for sexual assault awareness
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • July 30, 2018
Pine View School graduate MInnah Stein advocates for sexual assault awareness

Minnah Stein has been nationally recognized for her work addressing sexual assault in Sarasota high schools.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Annamarie Hedekin submitted this photo of the blood moon, taken from Casey Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 24, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Annamarie Hedekin submitted this photo of the blood moon, taken from Casey Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 15, 2009
Mill Creek woman killed in crash

Paige Sedgley died in a traffic accident Dec. 12.

  • East County
  • News
Attrition won't cover all Manatee School staff cuts
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 17, 2013
May 17: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Chapman, Atwell sworn in today at City Hall; Attrition won't cover all Manatee School staff cuts; Heritage Harbour ends lawsuit; Crosby begins Mote leadership role; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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